ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Morphological and molecular insights into the invasive strawberry aphid Chaetosiphon fragaefolii –
a critical pest and virus vector new to Poland
1
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
2
Insect Biosystematics Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (South)
A - Research concept and design; B - Collection and/or assembly of data; C - Data analysis and interpretation; D - Writing the article; E - Critical revision of the article; F - Final approval of article
Submission date: 2025-03-08
Acceptance date: 2025-05-20
Online publication date: 2025-11-25
Corresponding author
Mariusz Kanturski
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
HIGHLIGHTS
- First record of Chaetosiphon fragaefolii in Poland
- Characteristics to distinguish strawberry aphid from other species presented
- SEM analysis performed for the first time,
- Molecular haplotype analysis for the first time
- The invasion route shown for the first time
KEYWORDS
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
The present research reports the first record in Poland of the alien invasive and quarantine
species Chaetosiphon (Pentatrichopus) fragaefolii (Cockerell, 1901) – the strawberry aphid.
Native to North America, it is a critical pest and viral vector associated with strawberry
crops. This study provides valuable insights into the genetic and morphological characteristics
of the strawberry aphid. By integrating morphological and molecular analyses,
the taxonomic resolution has been improved and deepened the understanding of this economically
important species, particularly its genetic diversity, distribution, and potential
invasion routes. For the first time, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses were performed
to elucidate the general morphology, chaetotaxy, and sensilla of the antennae and
mouthparts of this species, providing a better understanding in the context of its natural
and chemical control.
RESPONSIBLE EDITOR
Beata Borowiak-Sobkowiak
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors have declared that no conflict of interests exist.
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